Life Group Discussion Guides

Filter By:

← Return to Blog Home

“Shoulds and Oughts: What Should we be Saying in Prayer” by Pastor Nicholas

main image

Group Discussion Guide

PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION

Prayer:  Knowing and Experiencing God Sermon Series
“Shoulds and Oughts:  What Should we be Saying in Prayer” by Pastor Nicholas
Choose the best question(s) for your group

September 30, 2018
Questions:  Contact Pastor Ric, 

Below are some discussion questions relating to a recent sermon. These are provided so that your Life Group can discuss what was shared. Previous Weeks’ Discussion Guides and Sermon Notes are available through the Sermons under the Resources menu. Click on the sermon series and then the sermon you are interested in.  You will see a paper icon under the sermon title. Click the icon to open the sermon notes. To listen to the sermon, click on the speaker icon. 

Texts:  Matthew 6:1-13; Luke Chapters 5, 6, 9, 19

Prayer defined:  Conversation between God and man.

  1. Is there anything that you can identify that stops you from praying?

  2. What does it mean to have a connection with God having sincere words? How might this differ from using flowery words?  Does it matter?

  3. Prayer is a commitment that church is built on God alone, that God’s Kingdom is our goal and we have a lot to learn. What have you learned about God in the last weeks, months or years? 
  1. How can you pray through the Lord’s Prayer with your Oikos in mind? How do you think knowing and understanding the Lord’s Prayer could impact your interactions with your Oikos?